Disclosure, materiality & market conduct · Core

Fair disclosure

Also called: equitable disclosure

ELI5

Timely, accurate and appropriately broad communication to relevant market participants.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates fair disclosure the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Fair disclosure” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches disclosure, materiality & market conduct.

Why it matters: In disclosure, materiality & market conduct, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 5

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